wearing make up during pregnancy

[CharlottePS]

Hi. I am 18 weeks pregnant and I've been using make up to groom myself everyday. I use BB cream, lipstick, foundation and eyeliner. Are these products safe for the baby?

 

[EleanoirRigby]

I think most makeup is safe during pregnancy, I've never heard otherwise. I've stayed away from it unless I go to work or have somewhere to be, just because my skin has been sensitive.

 

[CharlottePS]

'Thank you! I was worried about it because some says it's bad.

 

[EleanoirRigby]

I'm sure it's right alongside dying your hair while pregnant, etc.

As long as you haven't had issues you should be fine There's a lot that people make out to be absolutely awful and that you can't enjoy during pregnancy.

 

[CharlottePS]

I agree. Because of that I've been worrying about what I use. Even my deodorant.

 

[EleanoirRigby]

I was that way with my DD.
It's not a bad thing to be cautious, if you ever feel truly concerned about something be sure to call your doctor, s/he will be able to completely calm any fears.

 

[CharlottePS]

Noted. Thank you for taking time to reply. I really appreciate it.

 

[EleanoirRigby]

of course! Sorry if I wasn't much of a help.

 

[WW1]

I've never seen anywhere which states makeup is a no no. The only issue is that skin can be more sensitive. I really wouldn't worry - some scaremongers would have us believe that we can't eat anything, can't wear anything and can't breathe during pregnancy! As long as the make-up you use has met industry standards then I really wouldn't worry.

 

[Indi84]

I get really spotty in pregnancy, I need foundation to cover or I'd look 15! While I'm more cautious of what I use when pregnant make up doesn't worry me.

 

[Twag]

Gawd I would look a right state if I went out without my make up my skin has changed since being pregnant so I have just adapted my make up accordingly

 

[jlw617]

I'm not a scaremonger lol but I do try to use more natural products especially ones that cover my face (facial moisturizer, foundation) the biggest reason I'm a little more cautious is because I take natural topical progesterone inbetween cycles and I never thought putting a pea sized amount of anything on my skin could actually have an effect but oh boy it sure does...I noticed huge differences (positive differences) in my mood and my cycles/pain with cycles so I'm saying all of that to say this, if such a small amount of natural progesterone can effect my body in such a huge way then why wouldn't other things I put on my skin effect me?

 

[LillyFleur]

Yep it's totally safe, don't worry! Only thing is I think with nail polish/polish remover you have to be a bit careful with the fumes (just open a window)

Quite frankly it would be worse for baby if I didn't wear makeup as I'd be seriously stressed the whole time, can't go out without it.

 

[jenny873]

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[Blu10]

Make up is perfectly safe and i would look like poo without any haha x

 

[meg_bellamy]

I've never seen anywhere which states makeup is a no no. The only issue is that skin can be more sensitive. I really wouldn't worry - some scaremongers would have us believe that we can't eat anything, can't wear anything and can't breathe during pregnancy! As long as the make-up you use has met industry standards then I really wouldn't worry.

I agree!